A triumphant day unfolded at The Den, University of Westminster’s state‑of‑the‑art sports facility on the Harrow Campus. Students, colleagues, and sports fans gathered in full support as Coach Clive Castillo guided the Dragons to a resounding 81–55 victory over University of East London—his 100th BUCS game in charge of Westminster Men’s Basketball.

The celebrations didn’t stop there. The energy carried into the evening with pizza, drinks, and heartfelt cheers as the community marked this historic coaching milestone .

Coach Clive and University of Westminster Vice-Chancellor Peter Bonfield

A Legacy Forged in Commitment and Excellence

Clive Castillo’s journey with Westminster began as a student-athlete in Multimedia Computing BSc, where he also earned the Captain of the Year award in his sophomore year. Taking over as Head Coach in 2015, he has led the Dragons to three BUCS University titles within his first five years at the helm.

Coach Clive “100” shirts were on show at the event

Clive has continued to shine—earning two postgraduate degrees from Westminster and multiple accolades including the University’s Staff Appreciation Award (2018), Best Digital Presence (2020–21), and steering the Dragons to Sports Team of the Year in 2017–18 and 2019–20.

Giving Back: Brent Bulls CIC & Community Impact

Beyond university courts, Coach Castillo’s passion reaches the local North-Wesr London community. In 2020, he founde Brent Bulls CIC, a basketball club open to all ages in Brent, creating a pathway for players to develop education, skills and fitness.

Coach Clive running local community kids sessions in North-West London for Brent Bulls

The Den: A Beacon for Sporting Growth

Opened earlier this year, The Den has quickly become the heart of Westminster sport. Featuring a gym, courts for basketball, volleyball, netball, badminton, and seating for 180 spectators, it boosts student and staff engagement—and provides a permanent home for the Dragons to thrive.

Clive reflected:

“Coaching my 100th university game in The Den was an honour and a privilege… I have been both a student and a staff member at the University of Westminster, and throughout my time here, I have seen first-hand the impressive expansion of sports participation and educational courses we offer… The Den truly has a special energy.“

Looking Ahead

As the Dragons prepare for the next rounds of BUCS competition, Coach Clive Castillo’s century of games is a milestone—yet by no means an endpoint.

“There are many more memories to be made,”
– Coach Clive

References
University of Westminster - Westminster celebrates the longevity of sporting success
https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/westminster-celebrates-the-longevity-of-sporting-success